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AY02 OSB

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,026 mi
Last recorded40,026 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 OSB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,026 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2016 39,990 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,958 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,560 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 35,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,760 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,319 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,293 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sills corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating.

N/S/F tyre worn at outer edge.

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 20,961 miles

Front number plate delaminating.

Front tyres well worn, approx 3mm tread.

O/S wiper blade split.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,496 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 17,428 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 17,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 14,282 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AY02 OSB is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 48,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY02 OSB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY02 OSB registered?

AY02 OSB is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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